Today was milder and wetter. Last autumn, Jackie had planted up a pair of tubs for Mum’s garden. Now the intended recipient occupies a care home, one of these graces the garden of her empty bungalow. The other stands in front of the trellis adorning our garage door.
We took a short trip to the East of the forest, where, at East End the stunning golden mimosa tree is in full bloom;
a pigeon looks down on it from a nearby naked oak.
The corner of St Leonard’s Road and the road to East Boldre is as waterlogged as always once we have experienced considerable rainfall. Water overflows onto the road and vehicles spray as they pass.
At East Boldre a chestnut pony, ankle-deep in another pool, slakes its thirst. Today it can be said that there was water, water, everywhere, and always a drop to drink.
This evening we dined on tangy lemon chicken; creamy mashed potato; crunchy carrots; and tender peas.
Clearly lots of water! Glad to pick up that Jackie is feeling better. I hope you both make a good recovery and enjoy gentler days.
Very many thanks, Pauline X
It seems like you both are feeling better. That golden mimosa tree is beautiful! Wonderful capture in that last photo.
Very many thanks, Merril. My cold is better than Jackie’s as yet. She just wanted to get out of the house for a while. It seems to have helped
I’m glad it did. I remember once my daughters’ pediatrician saying something like a cold will last seven days, or you can treat it and it will be gone in a week. 🙂
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Stunning is the right word for that tree. That is a lot of water – I thought we were wet but we aren’t as wet as that! Stay warm and dry. 🙂
Thanks very much, Quercus – still not getting out of the car
Sounds like a good plan. Julia has just shared her latest cold with me. She’s so good to me…
Not good
In sickness and in health…
Absolutely
The ponies look as though they’ve had enough rain. I hope you both are feeling better. Sending some sun your way!
Thanks very much, Jill. Weather due to improve this week
Better than nor any drop to drink methinks
🙂 Thanks a lot, Brian
That’s true – I remember a post of Derrick’s where the ponies were searching for water. This makes me happier.
Lovely photos
Thank you very much, Sheree
Lovely!
Thanks very much, Leslie
so nice to see spring arriving somewhere in the world. And it does sound like both you and Jackie are recovering a bit of your spring, too.
Thank you very much, Susanne
Aaaah… What a beautiful mimosa. Haven’t seen any around where I live in Surrey for a long time.
Thanks very much, Roland. It’s the first I’ve ever seen
You are quite right, the mimosa is stunning.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The mimosa is lovely and I enjoyed the trip to the east of the Forest. What a beautiful tub of spring flowers!
Thanks very much, Clare
I love mimosa blossoms. You sound to be feeling much better, Derrick.
You are right, Sylvia. Many thanks
Our huisache tree might be the same as your mimosa. It also has the little yellow, ball-like flowers that appear before the leaves, is sometimes called a mimosa, and is sweetly fragrant. I know there are multiple species and cultivars, but I suspect they’re at least related. They certainly are beautiful.
I’m sure they are, Linda. Thanks very much
Surely, there is always much more than a drop to drink at your blog, Derrick!Soulful photography, as usual.
Very many thanks, Uma
Love the photos of the horse drinking water. You caught it perfectly.
Many thanks, Gary
You’re certainly experiencing lots of rain lately Derrick, we could do with some water down our way, we’re having a drought at the moment.
Thanks very much, Ivor. Such a different distribution
The daffodils are lovely. Mine have no blooms yet. Great photo of the drinking horse. Your dinner sounds pleasant.
Thanks very much, Nicki
If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk.
-Raymond Inmon
Have a nice day Derrick!!!
Thanks very much, Efi. You, too
Glad you both got out and about! Sometimes it helps to get out and breath the air and soak in the beauty of nature…hope the illness/colds depart soon.
The photos of the horse drinking are sublime!
Love the daffodil and pansy faces, too!
HUGS!!! 🙂
Very many thanks, Carolyn X
So much rain. Not a lot in the east, I mowed the lawns and planted some early potatoes.
Enough, then, for planting. Thanks a lot, Andrew
Soil is in good condition, the forecast is good for next ten days, just hope winter doesn’t have a sting in its tail!
Love the tree photo, and as always Jackie’s green thumb
Thanks very much, msw
Good photos but watching that mimosa tree must be fantastic.
It is the second year we’ve seen it, Rupali. Many thanks
Love those daffodils – i’m not familiar with that variety however?
The Mimosa is beautiful also although down here we call it Acacia, or more commonly Wattle, or Golden Wattle , it’s our national floral emblem! 🙂
Again best wishes to you both.
Thanks a lot, Bob. I never know the varieties
Such beautiful captures Derrick. I love the pigeon photo and the mimosa too.
Thanks very much, Arlene
Your rain has done wonders for that glorious mimosa tree and given refreshment to the pony! Thank you for taking us on your drive.
Thanks very much, GP
Feast or famine it seems with water these days.
Thanks a lot, Helen
Lots of drops to drink, that’s for sure. That mimosa tree is a glorious blaze of yellow. I hang my head in shame as I write this, but I didn’t know mimosa was anything other than a drink. So I learned something new today.
🙂 Well, I didn’t know it was a drink. Thanks a lot, Laurie
Well, we taught each something. Over here, a mimosa is a boozy, fruity drink—quite delicious—usually drunk with brunch.
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Love the black and white of the pidgeon in the tree.
Thanks very much, Drew
The naked oak—they are always the last (it seems to me) to have their leaves come. Our island is covered in Garry Oaks, so treasured that they are protected by law!
Thanks very much, Diane. They are the last here, too
I love that last photo of the pony looking at you while his drink dribbles from his chin!
Thanks very much, Jodie
Definitely a little water over your way Derrick, could do with a few drops where I live, cyclones and floods up north and drought down south with a few bush fires thrown in, Australia certainly has a diverse clime.
Cheers.
A land of extremes
With all this water around, the mimosa tree looks sunny, like a promise of true Spring to come.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick
Get well fast.
Thanks very much, Donkey Whisperer
Nice pictures of what seems to be a pretty place 🙂
It is, indeed. Thanks very much Kunal
Whoah. High water. At least somebody’s enjoying it. And that mimosa tree is a sight to see.
Thank you very much, Crystal
Mimosa is stunning indeed.
Pony got distracted watching you 🙂 Great shot.
Thanks very much, Inese
Loved the golden mimosa.
Thank you very much, LL/PS
Wonderful pictures.
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Thank you, Sandomina